Case Worker

About the role:

We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Case Worker to join our Foundations Care SW Qld team with the provision of support to our Foster & Kinship Carers in making a significant difference by providing placements in the lives of our Young People who have experienced risk and vulnerability.

You will be primarily responsible for the recruiting, assessing, and the support of foster carers and applicants, with the focus on providing care and support that meet legislative requirements and ultimately achieve reunification and long-term stability for children in care to achieve their goals. This includes participating in assessment processes and ensuring that carers and home environments are authorised and approved and continually supported.

You will be committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders and ensuring that the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our Young People is paramount. You will actively support the implementation of care planning and placement agreements by providing direct support to the child or young person and their families and/or carers.

You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team and be provided with excellent professional development to support your understanding of child development, effects of trauma and positive behaviour support.

This is a fulltime position for an initial 6-month contract with the potential to move to a permanent role, it will be based from our Ipswich office, with travel required in the surrounding region to support our clients.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have the following:

• Understanding of/and direct experience in the child protection or similar industry, including knowledge of the Standards of Care.

• Knowledge of complex trauma, neglect and other factors related to why children and young people are placed in out of home care.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and support solutions for carers, children and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and building a positive rapport with community members and young people.

• Experience in working with indigenous communities and culturally diverse people and communities is desirable

• Desirably have completed a tertiary Qualification and/or Diploma in related fields of Human Services, community development and/or relevant experience

Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks:

• National Police Check

• QLD Working with Children Check – Blue Card

• LCS Suitability Check

What we can offer you:

• Salary packaging

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Flexible working and family friendly environment

• Professional supervision and support

• Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

 Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from First Nations Peoples and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.

We thank you in advance for your time, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted